Grab a glass of egg nog and join us as we explore the wintery Nordic illustrations of Kay Nielsen, enjoy the pagan traditions of Saturnalia, and discuss some lesser-known folklore surrounding the holiday season.

In part one of of a two parter on art and murder, the Babes discuss the violent, murderous exploits of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and recount the abusive behaviors and dramatic murder of Stanford White.

In this Art History Babe Brief, Jen & Ginny breakdown an art movement most commonly associated French decadence, frivolity, and pastels on pastels -- the Rococo.Trying to be more financially responsible in 2018? Try Acorns! Use our link at get $5https://www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9CMagic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes!www.patreon.com/arthistorybabesWe got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters!www.arthistorybabes.comInsta: @arthistorybabespodcastTwitter: @arthistorybabesEmail: arthistorybabes@gmail.com

Marcel Duchamp made revolutionary contributions to the development of modern art. However, his name is seldom heard within contemporary popular culture. In this Art History Babe Brief, the Babes drop some knowledge about Mr. Concept, Mr. Dada --Mr. Duchamp.Trying to be more financially responsible in 2018? Try Acorns! Use our link at get $5https://www.acorns.com/invite/?code=F7FU9CMagic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes!www.patreon.com/arthistorybabesWe got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters!www.arthistorybabes.comInsta: @arthistorybabespodcastTwitter: @arthistorybabesEmail: arthistorybabes@gmail.com

If you know nothing else about art, you know the name Leonardo da Vinci. He was responsible for masterpieces such as "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper", and now his name is attached to the highest selling work ever sold at auction, "Salvator Mundi". Join the Babes for the quick & dirty on the OG Renaissance man. Magic color changing Art History Babes prints by featured artist, Faith Sponsler available at www.arthistorybabes.com/featured-artist/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes We got a blog! We got merch! We got newsletters! www.arthistorybabes.com Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com

In the inaugural episode of Art History Babe Briefs, the Babes provide a snapshot of the life and work of contemporary performance artist, Marina Abramović. Check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes Get some merch! www.arthistorybabes.com/merchandise/ Insta: @arthistorybabespodcast Twitter: @arthistorybabes Email: arthistorybabes@gmail.com

Religious belief, political dissent, a desire to "warm up a cold painting". All of these are given motives for destroying artwork. Join the Babes as they discuss the various layers of iconoclasm spanning from the religious icons of Byzantium to the "Punched Monet" of 2012. Check out our Patreon for extra episodes: www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes

Death, despair, solemnity, infinity. Our associations with the color black illustrate humanity's complicated relationship with darkness. Follow the Art History Babes into the void as they discuss the role of black in everything from portraiture in the caves of Ancient Greece to the abstract paintings of Kazimir Malevich. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes

Little known painter Hilma af Klint was a pioneer of abstraction, with an entire body of visually captivating work predating that of Kandinsky. Also, she talked to ghosts. Tune in to learn all about the life of this mystical babe and why she may not be a household name. Check out our Patreon for extra episodes! https://www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes

The AH Babes chat with art collector and philanthropist, Alan Templeton about adventures in collecting and the state of the art world. Check out our Patreon for access to bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/arthistorybabes

The Babes respond to (and fan girl over) Abbi Jacobson's collabo podcast with the MoMA, "A Piece of Work". Tune in for everything from Dada to Performance Art to Pop Art, as well as some general musings on Broad City and a healthy dose of adoration for Questlove.

Born at the end of WWII, Helnwein explores themes of second generation guilt and hate-based violence. In the final installment of our thesis series, Nat analyzes his post-war related works and discusses their importance & contemporary relevance.

Do you ever wonder why you find that piece of handcrafted artisanal furniture so much more charming than the mass-produced IKEA version? In the third installment of our Thesis Series, Corrie discusses the intersection of craft production, politics, & moral "goodness". Plus Nat & Corrie discuss their all time fave artworks/genres!

In the first episode of our Thesis Series, Ginny discusses European and American fascination with Ancient Egyptian art and culture. What led to this enduring interest in Ancient Egypt and when did it start? *Disclaimer: The story about the Met Museum's Temple of Dendur was told secondhand without additional research. If you have information about this story please email us at arthistorybabes@gmail.com.

Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1982 "Untitled" recently sold for $110.5 million dollars, making it the most expensive American work ever sold. In this episode the Babe's highlight the life and work of this revolutionary neo-expressionist, discuss what this sale means for the art market, and put the kibosh on the term "primitivism".

The Art History Babes get deep (and unexpectedly inspirational) with this one broh! How was LSD invented? What is a Tijuana Bible? What even IS Art History???? Learn oh so much about the Babes on this very special clusterf*ck of an episode.

If you've ever read Harry Potter or watched a Disney film, chances are you have encountered the influence of Ancient Greek monsters. These frightening mythical beings provide fascinating insight into human nature and our ancient past. Join the Babes as they discuss a whole myriad of these composite creatures including: Centaurs, the Chimera, the Sphinx, Medusa and more.

Was Salvador Dalí a fascist? Did he discover a 4th dimension? And most importantly, is Ginny his reincarnation? Discover all this and more as the AH babes examine the outrageous, imaginative, and hella controversial, Salvador Dalí! Plus a discussion about art and public policy.

The AH Babes are delving into the world of comics! Join us as we discuss the important contributions made by some of our fave graphic novelists including Art Spiegelman, Neil Gaiman, Marjane Satrapi, & Alison Bechdel.

When you last left the AH Babes they were sharing their election anxieties. Now that the unthinkable has happened, we want to express our feelings and share ideas concerning what's next. Plus a visual analysis of TIME's controversial "Person of the Year" cover.

Stressed out about the election?? Us too! Pour yourself a sizable glass of wine and join the Babes as they examine the role of visual art in various political elections around the world including Art for Obama, Mousavi's Green Movement, the revolutionary street art of Mexico, & some fun responses to the hot mess that is the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Nothing spookier than thinking about the inevitability of death! In the second episode of the Halloween season, the Babes examine reminders of death present in a range of art from Dutch vanitas symbolism to the sugar skulls of Dia de los Muertos to the formaldehyde-soaked works of Damien Hirst. Life is short, art is long my friends.

To kickstart the spookiest time of year, the Babes share the hauntingly British tale of an eerie engraved print. Gather around the campfire and join us in a telling of M.R. James' "The Mezzotint" *cue evil laughter and ghostly wailings*. Special thanks to Leo Silva for spookifying our theme song!

From his happy little trees to his pet squirrel, Peapod, Bob Ross filled the lives of millions with magic via your favorite public access art instruction program, The Joy of Painting. In this episode, the Babes take a trip down memory lane as they recall their favorite Bob Ross moments and discuss the life of this gentle, enchanting man. Be prepared for the waterworks, folks.

Did Frida Kahlo consider herself a Surrealist? What actually happened during the fateful trolley accident that would plague her for the rest of her life? Was Diego Rivera woke af? All this and more in our extra long episode dedicated to the fiercely passionate art babe queen, Frida Kahlo.

Regal, majestic, & mysterious, the color purple has come to hold many associations over the years, many relating to power in one form or another. Join the Babes as they dive into the history of this captivating color and pay loving tribute to their favorite Prince of purple.

The Babes bounce around the world in the second installment of Architecture & Power. First, Ginny takes us to Italy to examine the architecture of Benito Mussolini's fascist regime. Then Jen takes us to Mexico City, sharing the fascinating history of the Palacio Nacional. Special Guest: Cristina Urrutia

How has society come to associate certain architectural elements with power and importance? In the first episode of two on Architecture & Power, the Babes discuss the grandeur of the Egyptian pyramids, the relationship between the White House and classical antiquity, and cast a critical eye on modern architect, Le Corbusier. Special Guest: Cristina Urrutia

In the second half of their discussion of Cubism, the Babes shine a spotlight on the lovely lady cubist, Blanche Lazzell and explore the relationship between Cubism and Italian Futurism. Plus book recommendations!

How have 20th century ideas shaped our conceptions of one of the most successful female artists of the Baroque period? Join the Babes as they discuss the life and work of Caravaggio's sole female follower, Artemisia Gentileschi.

In the second installment of their two-parter on color theory, the Babes discuss the color experiments of Josef Albers, explore the connection between color and emotion, and get weepy about the tragic life of van Gogh.

Customer Reviews

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CeliaCueto

Wether you are into art or not this is an amazing podcast! Like many here, I was looking for a good not boring art history podcast and I am SO happy I stumbled upon these babes. They know what they're talking about without pretension. They are really funny, real, bright, down to earth and relatable. I feel like I'm drinking wine with my friends. A perfect mix of history, present issues, interesting facts and laughs. It's easy to listen to and simply great! I am a former art student and art history enthusiast and I learn something new in every episode! Finding a job after art school means feeling less motivated and inspired to keep making art and these ladies have brought back my passion. But if you are new to art history this is probably the best/most fun way to get into it! It's only been a week and I'm already their biggest fan. So yea, basically you should listen to this podcast now! :) thank you babes!

Hilarious & educational

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Slorozco

I stumbled across this podcast upon searching for art history podcasts (inspired by visiting the Salvador Dali museum in Figueres, Spain). These ladies are funny, knowledgeable, and importantly-- like to drink wine! I think they are challenging perceptions of what "art history" is about. Keep up the great work.

Love this!

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cstraut90

I've been searching for a great art history podcast for years, and I've finally found it! Thanks ladies :)